Takeda, one of the top pharmaceutical companies in the United States, is characterized by a strong heritage of innovation. Takeda's growth stems from a deliberate and sensible approach to business and a robust pipeline focused on treating serious diseases and disorders. Together, we have created a supportive work environment, known for its heritage and high ethics. We value professional growth, and work collaboratively to develop your unique path.

Takeda is currently recruiting for candidates with experience in the following areas:

It is hard enough to get interviews in today's extremely challenging job market, so when you do get on the field of play, it is absolutely critical that you make it count! Notice I said, "field of play." If you have been following my articles and/or have read "Headhunter" Hiring Secrets: The Rules of the Hiring Game Have Changed... Forever!, you know that the best way to win new career opportunities is to view the hiring process as a "game," because that's what it is! And you must further realize that this game, like all games, has rules, many of which are new and all of which you must learn to effectively play by if you want to land a new job in today's job market. More...

BUSINESS FOR SCIENTISTS is designed to introduce scientists to business concepts and industry specific tools and frameworks. Basic knowledge in accounting, strategy, finance, and management will be covered and its relevance applied to the biomedical sector. The course will enable you to think of how innovation moves from bench to market.

GenVec Inc.Research Assistant
Responsible for screening and evaluation of the proprietary cell lines. Responsible for making expression plasmids by subcloning selected genes and expression cassttes in Adeno vector backbones. Responsible to perform other molecular assays as required by the program. Rresponsible for designing the cloning strategies as required by the team etc.

• Genetown (Lexington, Massachusetts)

AMAG PharmaceuticalsExternal Manufacturing Manager
Responsible for managing all aspects of AMAG Pharmaceuticals' manufacturing outsourcing, including key raw materials, drug substance, and drug product. Essential Functions The External Manufacturing Manager will be required to perform the following job functions: Become an expert in AMAG's manufacturing processes, Oversee the transfer and development of manufacturing processes at external vendors etc.

• Biotech Bay (South San Francisco, California)

AchaogenSenior/Principal Scientist, Pharmacology
Seeking an experienced pharmacologist to support IND filing, clinical development, and registration of novel small molecule anti-infectives. The successful applicant will be a key member of project teams, and work with clinical operations, analytical, toxicology, and other relevant functions to design, implement, and interpret both non-clinical and clinical pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) studies.

MolecularMDAssociate Scientist 2, Research & Development
To contribute to clinical diagnostic product development through commercial launch. All of the work is conducted within our ISO:13485 Quality Management System. The candidate will contribute to R&D team goals and support multiple projects.

Job seekers can spend a day with HR representatives and Hiring Managers from top biotech, pharma, medical device and diagnostics companies in the Southern California area.

Candidates with a 4-year degree in the life sciences and a minimum of 2-years of industry related experience are invited to attend. (Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a four-year college degree. PhD and Postdoc candidates welcome.)

Building Novel Applications with Pipeline Pilot to Drive Next Generation Sequencing

This case study shows how scientists are streamlining the process of analyses of DNA sequence information. Enabled by new DNA sequencing technologies, many more scientists and informaticians are interrogating larger and more complex data set.

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